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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 136 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.4L (UNIT REPAIR))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOIL PAN INSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Oil Pan Installation
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Oil Pan Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage, replace as necessary. The oil pan gasket is reusable.
- Install the oil pan gasket.
- Install the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan bolts and hand tighten.
- Tighten the oil pan bolts.
- Tighten the (M8 X 1.25 X 80) (1) to 24 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Tighten the (M8 X 1.25 X 22) (2) to 24 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Tighten the (M6 X 1.00 X 25) (3) to 12 N.m (106 in lbs).
- Tighten the (4) to 26 N.m (19 ft lbs).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.